Quote of the Week

Only 50 Million To Go…

Rex Murphy did some great writing especially when it came to the US Election. His turn of phrase on Madonna’s wild offer to the men of America easily made Quote of the Week.

…also from Michael: The Truth – Its Time to Blow It All Up

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Buying and Selling Private Equity

Mark Stephenson of Business Transitions Forum on his idea to take advantage of a trend in finance where investors are buying AND selling private businesses. There is over 4 trillon dollars in private businesses that will change hands in the next year. Private equity is in the sweet spot right now as baby boomers are in the liquidation phase of their lives and interest rates are low.  

….Live From The Trading Desk: Huge Moves – Time to TipToe Short Term

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Canadian Mortgage & Housing Drops a Bombshell

Actually CMHC CEO threw grenades at the real estate market. Regulators are to push for higher interest rates, higher down payments, impose more mortgage qualifying restrictions, kill all provincial first time buyer programs and put a cap on the size of mortgages applicants can get.

….also: Live From the Trading Desk: Huge Moves – Time to TipToe Short Term

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Live From the Trading Desk: Huge Moves – Time to TipToe Short Term

The Dollar & Bonds market reaction to Donald Trumps election has been massive and the movements dramatic. Its time to step carefully depending on your time frame. Victor on the likelihood of a Fed interest rate move and the huge ETF sales in the Gold.

…related Dr. Michael Berry: The Fed is Throwing Up Its Hands

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The De-porter in Chief

This weeks shocking stat: With all the outrage about Donald Trumps plans to de-port criminals, there is a President that has de-ported more in 8 years than all Presidents to date. Want to guess who?

….Michael’s featured guest Dr. Michael Berry PhD: The Fed is Throwing Up Its Hands

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